When: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 10 am-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would hurt millions of older adults in immigrant families. Proposed changes to the “public charge” rule put immigration status at risk if an immigrant accesses or is likely to access programs that support health, nutrition, and economic stability. Confusion about the changes may lead to older adults forgoing services out of fear of potential immigration consequences.
This webinar, Changes to the “Public Charge” Rule and the Impact on Older Adults, provides an overview of the existing public charge rule and key proposed changes, including the addition of certain government benefits older adults rely on, and details on how immigration officials make the public charge determination. We also discuss the possible impacts on the lives of older adult immigrants and their families. The webinar includes tips on how advocates should be counseling their older adult clients and concludes with a summary of the regulatory timeline and what advocates can do to fight back against this harmful proposal. Justice in Aging will be releasing additional materials on the public charge proposal and its impact on older adults soon.
Who Should Participate:
Aging and legal advocates, community-based providers, health plan leaders, and others wanting to learn more about changes to public charge and the impact on older adults.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Director of Income and Work Supports, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Natalie Kean, Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging
Moderator:
Denny Chan, Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging
This webinar took place on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 10 am- 11am PT/1-2 pm ET.
